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Lundwood at about 5.45pm on
Sunday.
They spent a couple of hours
damping down and ventilating the
supermarket which had become
smoke logged. It is thought the fire
was suspicious and the cause is
under investigation.
The supermarket has been closed
since it was damaged by fire in
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couldn’t believe how much damage
had been done.
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looked out of the window and saw the
lorry in the garden and the girl
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Just six weeks ago a lorry overturned and crushed a Vauxhall Corsa
after hitting the same railway bridge.
There were no serious injuries.
Coun Andrew Millner has written
to the highways department previously about visibility and said: “My
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taken to hospital.
Lynne Taylor, who lives next door
to the accident site, said something
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TWO teenagers are lucky to be alive
after being crushed by a lorry that
overturned and fell into a garden
when it hit a low bridge.
Simon Town, 16, of Springwood
View and Ellie Heaton, 13, of Green
Acres were walking home from
school on Monday afternoon when
the lorry came towards them on
Sheffield Road, Penistone.
Ellie suffered serious leg and
abdominal injuries after the force of
the lorry pushed her through a drystone wall leaving her trapped under
the debris for two hours.
The lorry landed on top of
Penistone Grammar School pupil
Simon but he managed to crawl out
and dial 999. He was taken to
Barnsley hospital with two broken
legs and has had to have pins put in
them.
Ellie, who attends Kingstone
school, was also taken to Barnsley
hospital but has since been transferred to Sheffield Children’s
Hospital where she is said to be in a
stable condition.
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saw the lorry and thought he was
going to die. He didn’t even realise
how badly he was injured he just
wanted to help the girl.
“It is getting easier now he’s getting
back to his old bubbly self. He wants
to go home but he’s alive with both of
his legs. It’s a blessing and I can’t
believe it.”
Ellie’s parents were unavailable to
comment but Mr Storey, head of year
nine at Kingstone school, said: “Ellie
is a lovely girl. We have all been
deeply concerned and shocked by the
accident. Her teachers and all her
classmates would like to wish Ellie a
speedy recovery.”

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Those who moved into
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present costs £16 a week.
But the charges for all
other residents have yet to
be determined and they
are expected to be higher.
A Berneslai spokesman
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will eventually be phased
out.

The increases are part of
Berneslai’s savings plan for
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which are detailed in its
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Other measures include
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gypsy site by five per cent
and increasing communal
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THE Grimethorpe Colliery Band helped
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one of its sports programmes.
The band performed the theme tune Out
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A NEIGHBOURHOOD watch coordinator has been the victim of
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her garage roof.
Margaret Hague, of Sheffield Road,
Hoyland Common was appalled to discover the damage on New Year's day.
The pensioner was away at the time but
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He called the police but the offenders
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BY KATE PICKLES
A TEENAGE girl was left stranded and
forced to walk for miles when a bus driver confiscated her bus pass because it
was scratched.
Leah Crowley, 17, of Hoyland Road,
Hoyland Common was going to help her
friend take photographs at Elsecar reservoir for a school project on January 3.
But when they boarded the No 66 in
Hoyland at about 1.15pm the
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travel pass leaving her with insufficient
money to get home.
Leah, who is studying for her A-levels
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HUNT FOR GRAFFITI VANDAL
BY EMMA SPENCER
A YOUTH who appears to be copying the
style of an internationally-known graffiti vandal is at work in Barnsley.

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Graffiti resembling the work of ‘Banksy’ has
appeared on a boarded up shop front on Neville
Avenue, Kendray. Banksy’s identity is a mystery
– no-one knows who he is or where he is from –
but images of his work are posted on a website
and a book about him was published in 2006.
The copycat has painted a stencil on the shop
front, purporting to be from Barnsley Council,
saying it is designated as a graffiti zone.
Further up Neville Avenue an image of two
‘kissing policemen’ has been sprayed onto some
chip board.
The real Banksy has done similar pieces in
London and other parts of the country.
Mel Shaw, a warden with Kendray and
Worsbrough Safer Neighbourhood Team, confirmed the notice hadn’t been posted by the
council.
He said that once they have determined ownership of the property they would be able to

clean it off.
Sergeant Richard Close said it looked
like there was a copycat at work. He
added: “This is somebody who has been
there for a long time. We will be having
a look at it.”
Police are also trying to locate vandals who sprayed large tags nearby,
reading “size” and “dyna”.

Lucy Kitt and Chris
Rudkin with the historic arched gateway
in Wentworth Castle
gardens which has
been restored and
turned into a visitor
attraction. Archer's
Hill Gate was built in
1744 by William

Wentworth and provides a frame for views
across the
Stainborough parkland.Emergency
restoration work
began just before
Christmas when it was
in danger of collapse.
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Director quits
football club in
race incident
BY ADAM CIVICO
A CAWTHORNE businessman has quit as a director
of Sheffield Wednesday
FC following an investigation into claims he had
made racist comments.
Keith Addy lives in
Cawthorne and runs
building firm Wortley
Construction.
He had been a nonexecutive director at the
club for 32 years but
resigned after making
“racially
offensive”
remarks during a telephone conversation. An
internal investigation had
been completed earlier
this week after a complaint was first made in
November.
Mr Addy, 73, said it was
with great sadness that
he resigned as a nonexecutive director with
immediate effect.
He said: “My resigna-

tion follows a remark I
made in November last
year to a member of staff
at the Sheffield Chamber
of
Commerce
and
Industry. This remark,
directed not at the
employee but at a public
agency, used a term
which I now realise was
racially offensive and
wholly inappropriate. It
was not intended as a
racial slur but was stated
in the heat of the moment
at a time of stress and out
of frustration.
“It was however a vestige of language which is
no longer used in a multicultural society and this
has been a harsh lesson to
me that many terms society may once have used
are no longer, and should
no longer be, part of our
language.”
A statement on the
Owls' website thanked
Mr Addy for his contribution and dedication.

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Berry’s does carpet and
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added a showroom, shop

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mainly quality secondhand models from scooters
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Suzuki, Kawasaki and
Yamaha, plus kids’ off road
bikes. He also carries out
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MOTs and sells a vast
amount of spares. He and
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rigid kitchens by German
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mid to high price bracket.
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Colin. They cater for up to
300 people for any function
- weddings, anniversaries
etc - plus funerals, corporate events and business
lunches. Iced celebration
cakes are now available.
R I M I NGT ON AU TO S E RV I C E S offers a full repairs
service and MOT testing carried out by experienced,
conscientious mechanics plus a recovery service. the
firm does a lot of specialist
work for larger garages on
more difficult problems
such as thread repairs. It
has been tradition for over
40 years, originally as Colin
Bell Auto Engineers.
T H E S H OW H O U S E , now
well-established as one of
the area’s foremost furniture stores, is holding its
winter sale. Situated at 8
Stonyford Road, Low Valley,
it’s owned by the Taylor
family who put personal
service at the top of their
list of priorities. The large
showroom boasts over 70

suites including an extensive leather range which
has been specially selected
by son David who also
offers a cleaning and
restoration service. There’s
an additional large showroom displaying high seat
chairs, recliners, lift and
rise recliners and sofas
specifically adapted for the
infirm and elderly. A
‘Taylor Made’ service is
available, allowing customers to have sofas and
chairs designed to their
own specifications.
S N A Z Z Y ’ S dry cleaners,
High Street, has been established for over 20 years. it’s
owned by the Simmons
family who provide a personal service at very competitive prices. The dry
cleaning service includes
large items such as curtains. They also dry clean
bridalwear and offer this
service to retailers in
Barnsley. They provide a
complete laundry service,
which includes duvets and
operate a pick up and drop
off service.
TERRA FIRMA TILES,
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between them offer complete garage services including body work. The garage
has several fitting bays and
a comfortable waiting
room.
L I N DA’ S C A F E in High
Street serves good, homecooked food from 8am to
2.30pm
Monday
to
Saturday. On the menu are
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display. The company
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Borough’s secondary schools fifth from bottom in latest national tables

HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL LEAVERS
LACK THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BY ADAM CIVICO
HUNDREDS of 16-year-olds are
leaving Barnsley schools without basic qualifications in maths
and English, according to school
league tables published yesterday.
The figures reveal that in five schools
fewer than a quarter of students get the
target five A* to C grades, including
maths and English.
Overall, just 31.4 per cent of Barnsley
GCSE pupils achieved the target, compared to a national average of 46 per
cent.
That leaves the town languishing
145th out of 149 education authorities
for its achievement, including maths
and English. Director of children’s services, Edna Sutton, acknowledged the
problem needed tackling.
She said: “We know we have got work
to do in terms of getting a stronger
results in GCSE English and maths and
that has our full attention. We are confident we will see improvement, just as
we have seen improvement everywhere
else we are working.”
Extra work is already being done with
specific groups of children and schools
are getting more support.
Graham Lund, Barnsley Council’s
assistant director for school attainment,
said every child's performance is logged
through their schooling. “We have
worked out a support package with the
schools targeting the year group and
individuals for specialised support.”

That includes more time to teach
maths and English, including pre and
after school clubs.
Teachers who work in adult education, mostly teaching night classes, are
also being used to work with children
during the day.
Mr Lund said: “We hope to have a five
per cent increase next year, that will be
five times the improvement this year.”
Ms Sutton said the data did not give a
full picture and many pupils achieved a
combined English and maths qualification, equivalent to one GCSE, but not
reflected in the statistics.
Meanwhile, when English and maths
are disregarded, pupils’ GCSE performance was the best ever. It has increased
by almost four per cent – enough to
move the borough up the national
league by one place to 128th. In
Barnsley 53.5 per cent of pupils achieve
five A* to C grades. That is 7.3 per cent
behind the national average but is significantly better that the position five
years ago when just 39.2 per cent of
pupils hit the target.
Ms Sutton said: “We’re really pleased
about the general direction we are taking. We've got a strong curriculum
base, our youngsters are motivated,
they're succeeding and staying in learning."
Mr Lund added: “These are our highest results ever. We are improving and
narrowing the gap between the national average and Barnsley. We have
halved the gap since 2002.”

How they performed
Pupils % 5+ A-C % 5+ A-C
passes
Maths &
English

passes

unauth
absences

Barnsley Christian

9

89

89

n/a

Penistone Grammar

274

51

68

1.0

Kingstone

298

41

57

1.7

Darton

232

35

50

1.5

Wombwell

198

35

50

1.9

Holgate

189

34

54

1.9

Kirk Balk

246

31

52

2.5

Foulstone

177

28

44

2.0

St Michael's

146

27

53

1.6

Priory

178

26

37

2.3

Edward Sheerien

158

24

56

0.8

Royston High

126

23

40

3.6

Willowgarth

150

21

68

3.0

Barnsley Academy

91

20

61

3.5

Dearne High

240

20

55

2.4

‘Success in other
areas’ say chiefs
WILLOWGARTH, Barnsley Academy
and Dearne High schools are at the
bottom of this year’s league table –
but that does not give the full picture, say education chiefs.
While the figures for maths and
English GCSEs might be disappointing, the three schools are having success in other areas.
They offer vocational courses and
qualification in practical areas, such
as using computers.
When assessed these are deemed
equivalent to GCSEs and the three
schools are in the top five per cent
nationally for improving pupils’ ability. The ‘value added’ score measures
pupils levels when they enter secondary school and again when they
leave. Graham Lund, head of school
attainment, said: “What they are
doing is motivating youngsters and
giving them access to a broad curriculum which allows them to
achieve and raise their aspirations."
Cabinet spokeswoman for children's
services, Coun Linda Burgess, paid
tribute to the hard work going in
schools across Barnsley.
She said: “We now have more
youngsters than ever before achieving 5 A-C grades which is giving
them a better chance of staying in
learning, improving their life chances
and job opportunities.”

Poetic Gordon ‘s book to raise money for mental health sufferers
CUDWORTH newsagent Gordon
Bird, 72, of Dodworth Road, started writing poems in January last
year shortly before his daughter
Julie committed suicide following
mental health problems.

Gordon's first wife, Margaret, also
had mental health problems and
committed suicide in 1975 when
she was 38.
Gordon said: “I feel if this book
can help one person with mental

health problems then it will be
worth it.”
The book will raise money for
Mind, the National Association for
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Work starts on £4.1m leisure centre
THE ground-breaking ceremony for the
£4.1 leisure centre for Wath takes place
later this month. The complex on Festival
Road will include swimming facilities and
a fitness suite.
There will be a five-lane 25-metre pool, a
separate teaching pool, a 25-station fitness
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OPERATORS’ FURY OVER
BARNSLEY TAXI WEBSITE

the country, and managed by DC Leisure
in partnership with the council.
Rotherham Council’s cabinet member for
environment development services, Coun
Gerald Smith, will perform the ceremony
with the chair of governors and headteacher of Wath Comprehensive school,
Irene Hartley and Pat Ward, and other BY JULIAN THORPE
councillors. The ceremony takes place at
3pm on Wednesday January 23.
A WEBSITE which made potentially racist comments about
Barnsley taxi firms has sparked
fury among operators and the
Family run business
council.
with a personal,
The site, www.barnsleytaxi.co.uk,
purported to be a public resource to
friendly service.
give information about taxi services,
but denigrates several operators and
says that an “influx of foreign drivers” has caused “alarm and confusion among locals”.
It was first brought to the council’s
attention after it was spotted by a
Blue Line driver, who reported it to
company owner Pete Tingey.
Mr Tingey said he was appalled at
“racist” comments on the site relating
to Blue Line and complained to the
council.
Licensing enforcement officers then
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designer Graeme Wingate, of
Wakefield Road, and asked him to
remove it.
He refused, but removed some of
the more offensive comments and
added a paragraph explaining that
he had been threatened by the council,
Graeme’s dad, Thomas Wingate, is
a former Blue Line driver and he was
also contacted by a furious Pete
Tingey.
The site was subsequently modified
to give a favourable review of Blue
Line.
A review of Red Line Taxis, a new
firm, was also removed, because it
inaccurately stated that it was one of
the biggest taxi operators in Barnsley,
with more than 60 drivers.
The removed review also states:
“Another unique selling point of this
taxi company is that it only employs
taxi drivers who were born and bred

in Barnsley.
“It feels that Barnsley is unique in
the fact that Barnsley folk trust
Barnsley folk.
“Barnsley people feel more safe if
they are able to relate to men and
women drivers who can talk their
language.”
Graeme Wingate, who designs websites for several clients, says the
Barnsley Taxis site was created on
behalf of a client who wishes to
remain anonymous.
He refuses to reveal the client’s identity, despite threats of prosecution by
the council.
Mr Wingate has now complained to
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protection laws in locating his
address. He is still waiting for a reply.
The site was taken down after the
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There’s so much to see and do – you too will hardly have time to sleep! New York is
a shopper’s Paradise, one of the world’s greatest entertainment capitals, home to
great museums & galleries and of course crammed full of sights to see & savour. So
whether its for gifts, sales bargains, a Broadway show, jazz in the ‘Village’, the sight
of the Manhattan skyline, or simply for the city’s unique atmosphere, this wonderful
New York break is an absolute must! (Upgrade hotels available for a supplement).
The price includes Return flights from London Manchester Airport to New York
Return airport to hotel transfers Three nights' accommodation at the Days Inn
Hotel in Manhattan (plus one night on the aircraft) Local representation
throughout

See a blend of astonishing acrobatics and aerial acts, spectacular sets and
eccentric characters with flamboyant costumes in this spectacular
performance by the Cirque du Soleil.
Inclusions Return coach travel 1 night's bed and continental breakfast
accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Heathrow/Slough area A circle ticket
for Varekai performed by the Cirque du Soleil at The Royal Albert Hall (ticket
upgrades available at a supplement) Time in central London for January Sales
shopping and sightseeing A visit to Windsor

IT’S A WONDERFUL TOWN!

Departs December 2007 - April 2008 from

£519.00

STRICTLY COME DANCING
LIVE AT THE NEC ARENA, NEWCASTLE
COACH INCLUSIVE BREAK
For the very first time…Strictly Come Dancing goes live! As the hugely
popular BBC TV show takes to the road, you get the chance to join
celebrities, dance champions and those all important judges for the arena
extravaganza STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE!
Includes Return coach travel One night’s bed and breakfast English
accommodation at a good quality hotel in the Midlands area A ticket at the NEC
Arena, Birmingham to see Strictly Come Dancing Live Return hotel to concert venue
transfers

Departs 16 February 2008 from

£139.00

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
AS SEEN ON TV!

Just take the train, make your own way to the hotel and to the theatre for
the show and spend the rest of your weekend away shopping, sightseeing
and making the most of London
Includes Return Standard Class GNER rail travel from Leeds, Wakefield or York to
London King’s Cross One night’s bed and continental breakfast at the four-star
Thistle City Barbican Hotel (hotel upgrades and extra nights available at a
supplement) A ticket for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the
Adelphi Theatre (ticket upgrades available at a supplement)

PERFORM 'VAREKAI’
AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Departs 12 January 2008 from

£119.00

TORVILL & DEAN’S
DANCING ON ICE LIVE IN 2008 AT THE
LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA

This is a great chance to see Torvill & Dean’s Dancing on Ice Live. It will be an
exciting interactive celebrity Ice Dancing Competition, featuring familiar faces
from the TV Series. Each night the audience will vote for their favourite
celebrity and there’ll be a winner at the end of each show.
Includes Return coach travel One night’s bed and English breakfast
accommodation at a good quality hotel in the North West A ticket to see Torvill
and Dean’s Dancing on Ice live at the Liverpool Echo Arena A visit to the
McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Cheshire in day two Return hotel to venue
coach transfers

Departs 3 May 2008 from

£149.00

LADIES’ DAY

AT ROYAL ASCOT

Join us for the most dazzling date in the racing calendar at the all new £185
million redeveloped Ascot Racecourse, as high fashion mixes with high stakes
in a wonderful cocktail of style and glamour, all beginning with the Royal
Procession down the course, followed by an exciting afternoon’s racing!
Includes Return coach travel 1 night’s bed & continental breakfast
accommodation at a good 3 hotel in the London area, such as the Heathrow
Park Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot with admission to the Silver Ring Enclosure
(General Admission to the Grandstand Enclosure available at a supplement)
A visit to Central London A tour manager

£122.00

Departs 18 June 2008 from

GREASE, AS SEEN ON ITV

THE LION KING

GREASE, the World’s No.1 Greatest Musical and the perfect feel-good
family show, returned to the West End last summer, bringing with it the
unforgettable hit songs from the movie including You’re The One That I
Want, Grease is the Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You,
Sandy and Greased Lightnin’.
Includes Return standard class GNER rail travel from Leeds/York/Wakefield to
London’s King Cross One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation
at the four-star Thistle City Barbican Hotel in a shared twin/double room (hotel
upgrades and extra nights available) A ticket for Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre
(ticket upgrades available)

Our superb value theatre-inclusive break gives you the opportunity to see
the top West End show ‘The Lion King’ - a breathtaking spectacle from its
unmissable beginning to its heart-warming end - plus the luxury of a night
in a choice of four-star hotels in the heart of London!Includes Return
standard class GNER rail travel from Leeds/York/Wakefield to London Kings Cross
One night’s accommodation at the four-star Thistle City Barbican or (for a
supplement) a choice of two other four-star central London hotels A ticket for
the evening performance of The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre (prices vary
according to your choice of ticket category and hotel)

Departs 16 February 2008 from

TWO DAY BREAK BY RAIL

Departs 1 March 2008 from

& GOLD CUP 2008

Experience the drama and excitement of the National Hunt’s Blue Riband
event, on this great value two-day break. This is your chance to experience
all the magic which is the Cheltenham Festival. With admission to the
meeting for the last two days of the Festival (Thursday and Friday) included
in the price, plus one night’s accommodation, this break is a sure bet!
Includes Return coach travel and venue transfers One nights bed and
breakfast accommadation at a three star hotel within coaching distance of the
venue Admission to the Best Mate Enclosure on the last two days of the Festival
including The Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup (Tattersalls available at a supplement)
The services of a tour manager

Departs 13 March 2008 from

Departs 19 January 2008 from

A WORLD FAMOUS SHOW & A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Here’s your chance to visit Chelsea - the world’s most famous flower show.
Marvel at the floral exhibits and fabulous show gardens, get advice and
inspiration, and see the latest in garden design and equipment. You’ll also
visit Kew Gardens, featured in the BBC2 series ‘A Year at Kew’. This is a
break no garden-lover will want to miss!
Inclusions Return coach travel One night’s bed and continental breakfast
accommodation at a Greater London area three-star hotel Entrances to the
Chelsea Flower Show and Kew Gardens The services of a tour manager

£125.95

£119.00

WIMBLEDON

This is your chance to soak up the unique atmosphere of the world’s
premier Grand Slam tennis championships, as you wander around the
outside courts, savouring those famous strawberries and cream - with
perhaps a glass of Champagne or Pimms - spotting those tennis celebrities
and well known personalities, before taking your seat on famous Number
One Court, to watch the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear compete in the
Junior and Veterans’ events.
Includes Return coach travel and Wimbledon transfers 1 night’s bed and
continental breakfast accommodation at a good 3 hotel in the Greater London area,
such as the Heathrow Park A full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on Number
One Court A visit to Windsor The services of a tour manager

£139.00

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
& KEW GARDENS

Departs 23 May 2008 from

TWO DAY BREAK BY RAIL

£126.00

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

£109.95

Departs 5 & 6 July 2008 from

£129.00

MURDER MYSTERY
WEEKEND

Here’s a murderously good weekend! Stay in a fantastic four star
hotel with full leisure facilities and sharpen up your sleuthing skills
with a great evening’s entertainment hosted by a team of former
Senior Murder Squad Detectives. Watch the action, interrogate the
suspects and solve the murder!
Includes Return coach travel One night’s bed and full English breakfast
accommodation at the 4 Hinckley Island Hotel A three course evening meal
A ‘Murder Mystery’ night A visit to Stratford on Avon The services of a tour
manager

Departs 5 July & 25 October 2008 from

£99.95

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TEACHING ASSISTANT
£8,780 - £9,203 (Subject to review) for 27.5 hours per week,
term time only
Required for February 2008
A Teaching Assistant with good communication skills is required to work with
children at Ward Green Primary School.
Training in, knowledge and practice of Intervention programmes to support
learning, such as Catch Up and Max's Marvellous Maths, is desirable. Minimum
of 4 GCSEs (A - C) including English and Maths is essential.
Application forms are available from and returnable to The Headteacher,
Mr. A. Guy, Ward Green Primary School, Vernon Road, Ward Green, Barnsley,
S70 5HJ. Tel: (01226) 286510.
DARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY
ASSISTANTS (TWO POSTS)
£1,385 (Subject to Review) for 5 hours 25 minuntes per week,
term time only.
You will be a suitably experienced and caring person to supervise children
throughout the midday break.
Application forms and further details are available from and returnable to Mrs
D Woodcock, School Business Manager, Darton Primary School, Station
Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5AD. Tel: (01226) 394050
DARFIELD ALL SAINTS PRIMARY SCHOOL

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS
(TWO POSTS)

(Temporary until July 2008 subject to funding)
Post One - £9,371 - £10,030 (Subject to review)
for 27.5 hours per week, term time only
We require a Learning Support Assistant to work within our Early Years
department, supporting children aged 3-7 in their learning.

Post Two - £9,297 - £10,362 (Subject to Review)
for 25 hours, term time only
To support a child with additional learning needs- some of this will be on a one
to one basis, in supporting their return back to the classroom environment.

SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY
ASSISTANT AND FOUNDATION
STAGE CLEANER
£2,639 (Subject to Review) for 10 hours a week, term time only
You will provide lunchtime cover for the Foundation Stage children and general
cleaning duties within the Foundation Stage.

SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY
ASSISTANTS (TWO POSTS)
£1,979 (Subject to Review) for 7.5 hours a week, term time only
You will provide lunchtime cover for our children and in addition support them in
their learning in the classroom.For all these posts you will need to be:
• Flexible in your approach and a willingness to learn

Tele-Sales/Receptionist - Full time

Do you enjoy working in a
busy environment?
Can you work under pressure and deal with
customers face to face? Would you enjoy
selling advertising to the general public in our
reception area?
If so, we would like to speak to you.
We offer a good salary based on
experience, and bonus, together with
ongoing training to ensure your success.

So, what are YOU waiting for?
Call to speak to Rose Shaw (Assistant Tele-Sales Manager)
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• Be committed to meeting children's needs
• Willing to undertake training
In return we offer a chance to be part of a friendly and supportive staff team.
Application forms are available from and returnable to The Headteacher,
All Saints' CE Primary School, School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9EU.
Tel: (01226) 752293
Closing date for all posts: 25 January 2008.
Please note for these posts you will be required to undergo a Criminal Records
Bureau Check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Lombard, part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, is the UK’s leading provider of asset finance lending
over £20 million a day. Although while we’re the biggest and best, we’re still growing – and we need more
talent to help us.
As an Assistant Relationship Manager, you will act as first point of contact for our customers, using your skills
and knowledge to build lasting business relationships. We understand that your success is our success and
we’re offering unprecedented scope to make this pivotal role your own.
Based at the new, purpose-built premises in Wath-Upon-Dearne, you’ll proactively support your team to enable
them to reach key targets, maximise group income through effective management of Broker introduced
proposals and mitigate the risk.
A selfless team player, you will take a positive approach to consistently deliver against targets. Combined with
excellent communication skills, you will know how to develop strong, effective relationships.

Window Blinds

Selling and fitting - flexible hours
To include some evenings and weekends

Hillarys is the UK’s No. 1 for
blinds. We are looking for
people to sell, measure and fit
our products. If you’ve got time
and enthusiasm you could be
running your own business with
full support from us. Own car
required. Commission based.

We offer the exceptional rewards you’d expect from one of the world’s leading financial groups, including a
personalised benefits package you can tailor to suit your own lifestyle.

£25 - £3
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per hour

I Proven business model –
900 advisors nationwide
I Be your own boss – work when you want to
I No cold calling – all leads provided
I Full training programme
I Outstanding sales materials
I Dedicated support tailored to your business
I Huge growth in your area

We will be holding a recruitment event on 26th January 2008 – this is a great chance to come and meet (and
quiz) some of our people. There will be representatives from the business, individuals who have recently joined,
as well as members of our Recruitment team. Talk to them, find out more about our business and discover what
it is really like inside one of the world’s largest financial services groups.
To reserve a position please contact our retained consultant, Austin Breakell, on 07808 725156 or email
rmjobs@rbsrecruitment.co.uk.
As part of our referencing procedures, criminal record checks may be required.
www.rbs.com/careers

Opportunities in your area – part time & full time
For more information and to apply online visit
www.hillarys.co.uk/advisor. If you require
additional information call Pauline Gadsby on
0115 852 2881 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

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Smoke Free Barnsley

Smoke Free Co-ordinator &
Special Projects Ref: 700 AC 062R07
Salary: Band 7 £28,313 - £37,326 pa Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
Temporary appointment for 6 – 12 month period. Secondment considered
Smoking prevalence has reduced significantly in Barnsley. Our local alliance to
promote smoke free environments – “Smoke Free Barnsley”- has achieved many of
its goals – but there is still much to do. In some neighbourhoods and amongst some
groups smoking is much higher than the Barnsley average, with particular health
risks from contraband tobacco.
Our current Smoke Free Co-ordinator has been moved onto a special project for the
next year. We now need a committed public health practitioner to build on her work
and take the smoke free agenda to the next stage.
You will work closely with environmental health colleagues across the Council and
the PCT to tackle the health inequalities around smoking. Smoke Free Barnsley is a
high priority in the Local Area Agreement and the Local Delivery Plan.
You will also have the opportunity to be involved in development projects working
alongside the Principal Public Health Officer within the joint Local Authority/Primary
Care Trust Public Health Directorate.
With a degree in a relevant subject, applicants should have at least three years’
relevant experience and be familiar with current policy in this area.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, contact Lorraine Lawson at
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council on 01226 773175.
Closing Date: 2pm, Friday 01 February 2008

Kendray Hospital

Personnel Officer
Salary: Band 4 £16,853 - £20,261 pa

Ref: 700 AC 069R07
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw

We are seeking to appoint a Personnel Officer to join the General Personnel Team
who provide support to all aspects of the trust’s recruitment and selection process.
The role will include involvement in the maintenance of the Electronic Staff Record
System inputting data and supplying information through the production of reports.
Other duties will include responsibility for processing of maternity leave
documentation and advising managers on policies, procedures and terms and
conditions of employment.
Applicants should possess the Certificate in Personnel Practice, three years’
experience in a Personnel Department and two years’ in an administrative role.
Knowledge of recruitment and selection, skills in Microsoft office and previous
experience of using HR or Payroll database systems are also essential.
Closing Date: 2pm, Friday 25 January 2008
To apply or find out more contact our recruitment line on 01226 731324
(24 hours), e-mail: recruitment@barnsleypct.nhs.uk or visit our website.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and helping our staff to achieve
a successful balance between their work and personal lives.

A fresh approach to people,
homes and communities
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Originally established in 2002 to manage the 20,000 plus housing stock of Barnsley
MBC, we have developed an excellent reputation at Berneslai Homes. In the forefront
of innovative thinking in housing management and maintenance, we have a proven
track record in working in partnership with other agencies and we are actively
committed to the delivery of a highly visible, proactive estate management service.

Core Accountant
£18,907 - £27,594pa (Subject to Review)
An enthusiastic and well motivated person is required to provide a Core Accountancy
function in the Finance Section of Berneslai Homes. You will be working in the
Construction Services team assisting with monitoring the Income & Expenditure
of Construction Services.
You will be expected to make considerable use of the Company's financial information system
(SAP) and other systems in accordance with agreed business procedures and guidance.
You must possess excellent communication and numeracy skills, with the ability to work
in a team within a deadline orientated function. You must be experienced in the use of
Microsoft Applications and hold a full AAT qualification or equivalent. Previous use of
SAP would be an advantage.
We particularly welcome applications from members of the community who are under
represented in our work force, including people from the black and ethnic minority
community, disabled people and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

WAREHOUSE AND DESPATCH
ADMINISTRATOR
Pen and Sword Books, the book publishing arm of the
Barnsley Chronicle require an enthusiastic person to join
a developing and innovative company which publishes
approximately 200 different books per year.
You will sort, check and process orders, which you will
then be responsible for accurately packing and
despatching, which will involve heavy lifting. There will
also be a number of additional admin roles to perform.
You must have good manual dexterity, good
communication skills and the ability to work well in a
team environment. Experience with computers would
also be helpful though not essential.

Applications should be made in writing to:
Chris Heath, Barnsley Chronicle,
47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Stating your current rate of pay where applicable.
WENTWORTH CASTLE GARDENS AND
STAINBOROUGH PARK

EVENTS & FUNCTIONS
CO-ORDINATOR
Salary up to £18,000 per annum + final salary
pension.
37.5 hours/week including weekends.
Wentworth Castle Gardens near Barnsley is the only
Grade 1 listed Park and Garden in South Yorkshire. The
600 acre estate opened daily to the public in 2007
following a £15 million restoration project supported
by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
We are looking for a talented events and functions coordinator to oversee the operation of our visitor events
and
manage
all
aspects
of
our
busy
wedding/banqueting business. The co-ordinator will be
the main point of contact for enquiries and take
responsibility for sales, customer care and the
successful operation of all weddings, banquets and
visitor events. This is a challenging post requiring lots
of energy and enthusiasm. Relevant experience in
catering/hospitality, wedding planning, sales and/or
event management is essential.
To apply please send your CV together with a covering
letter explaining why you would like to work with us
to: Wentworth Castle Trust, Stainborough, Barnsley,
S75 3ET.
Closing date for applications is
Monday, 21st January.
Tel. 01226 776040
www.wentworthcastle.org

Part time positions available up to 30 hrs
£12,977 per annum, pro rata (£6.65 per hour)

At Mencap, everything we do is aimed at enabling
people with a learning disability to live full lives in
their community.
Mencap is the leading not-for-profit organisation working with
people with learning disabilities in the UK today. Due to the recent
expansion of our services in the Barnsley area we are looking to
recruit self-reliant individuals for our support teams, who can see
things from our clients’ point of view and respond to their
preferences and support needs.
For these posts you are required to work evenings, weekends,
bank holidays and sleep-ins for which an additional payment of
£27.69 is made. Sleep-ins are not required at all schemes.
We can offer you comprehensive induction and training
opportunities. In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer
annual leave starting at 22 days, plus bank holiday entitlement,
pension plan (conditions apply), ongoing training and staff
counselling service.

Relief Support Workers
Barnsley - £6.65 per hour

Relief Support Workers are wanted on an as and when required
basis, for services across Barnsley.
An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check is required for all
above posts.
For an application pack please contact Mencap on 0115 983
5731 or you can now download the application pack from our
website www.mencap.org.uk/jobs.
If would like to chat informally about the above posts please
contact any of our Team Leaders or Supported Living
Managers who will be happy to discuss the nature of the
work on 01226 732978.
Closing date: Friday 25th January 2008.
Registered Charity Number 222377

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Call Matt today on 07809 841435 or 01709 559806

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due to extensive long term contracts. Based in Barnsley, covering
the Yorkshire and Humberside region.
CSCS cards an advantage but not essential. Full UK driving licence
an advantage but not essential. Wages negotiable. Immediate start.

This advert has been published sideways
at the request of the advertiser

Enthusiastic person to
cover maternity leave,
possibly leading to
permanent position to work
with 0-2 year olds.
Previous experience
essential, Level 3 or
equivalent.
Part time position also
available.
Contact Paula or Sharon
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recognising the diversity of our employees and the communities in which
they operate.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
A CRB check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.
EXAMINATION, COVER and DATA MANAGER
Salary: S01 (£23,749 - £25,320 pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours - Term Time only + 2 weeks
We are seeking to appoint a professional administrator to plan, develop and
manage the exams process, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of internal
and external examinations.
You will also be responsible for administering a cover system for absent staff and
providing a data handling service, which will require high level ICT skills and the
ability to analyse information. Educated to degree level, or equivalent, the
successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience of
working in a similar environment.
CARETAKER
Salary: Scale 1 Pt. 8 (£12,678 pro rata)
Hours: 25 hrs per week on a rotating Days/Afters shift system - occasional
weekend work required
To become a member of our premises team you will have experience of
undertaking general repairs and maintenance tasks and be able to safely carry out
porterage duties. You will become a key holder with responsibility for the security
of the premises and its contents.
Knowledge of Health & Safety at work is essential, together with a flexible
approach to your working arrangements as you will on occasions be required to
work beyond your normal working hours, including late evenings and weekend
working.
CLASSROOM SUPPORT ASSISTANTS (Various posts available)
Salary: Scale 2 (£14,197 - £14,882 pro rata)
Permanent Position - 25.5 hrs per week term time only.
Permanent Position - 5 hrs per week (1 day) term time only.
Temporary Position until 30 June 2008 - 25.5 hrs per week term time only.
Relief workers as and when required.
We are seeking to appoint persons with an interest in the education of young
adults to join a team of support assistants working with pupils with Special
Educational Needs. You will be required to support them with reading programmes
and aid them in completing general class work. Previous experience of working
with children and the ability to support them with their learning difficulties is
essential, therefore a good educational background is required. (When applying
please stipulate if you are interested in permanent, temporary or relief work and
how many days you would be prepared to work.)
To request an application pack contact the school on 01226 742286.
Applications should be returned to the Business Manager, Kirk Balk School,
Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HX by 4 pm, Wednesday, 23rd January 2008.

For this role we are
looking for a dynamic
‘people person’,
someone who is
genuinely interested in
making appointments,
building relationships and
gathering quality
information to feedback
to the rest of the team.
We have a wealth of
genuine quality enquiries
all over the country that
need attention but there
will be more than enough
in the north of England to
keep you very busy.

SALES ENGINEER
Internal
£18k - £25k OTE
This person will work with
the Estimators on a day
to day basis continuously
monitoring the enquiries

that come in and making
sure they are dealt with
by the best person for
maximum return. We
have very high standards
– much higher than
others in our industry – so
time and accuracy are
always of the essence.
Customer Service, Sales,
Estimating and Follow Up
are key elements of this
role.

ESTIMATOR
£14k - £16k
Intelligent, articulate,
customer focussed – is
this you? If so, and you
have some engineering
experience, you could
become a key member of
our estimating team.
You’ll need computer
literacy and a great
telephone manner. In
return we’ll offer you the
opportunity to work for
one of the most
progressive companies in
one of the most
interesting industries.

Quality KS2 Primary Teacher
Temporary post to cover for maternity leave required from March 2008
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner, able to demonstrate best practice
and a keen sense of humour to join our team of friendly, committed professionals.
Further details and application packs available from Michael Gilmore, Headteacher,
Barugh Green Primary School, Higham Common Road, Barugh Green,
BARNSLEY S75 1LD. Telephone 01226 383800.

classifiedrecruitment
Successful Italian food distributors based at Dodworth
are looking to expand their team and have vacancies for:

Sales Support Assistant
In day to day contact with our expanding customer base
from a highly motivated, friendly office you will be tasked
with encouraging and maintaining sales, mainly by
telephone. Working Monday - Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Computer converse with previous experience in a sales
environment a distinct advantage. Salary negotiable.

VACANCIES IN ROTHERHAM
Stafforce Recruitment prides itself by
supplying ‘Local Jobs For Local People’
We currently have immediate starts for
both Temporary and Permanent
Vacancies in the Rotherham Area
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR
SALES ASSOCIATES - FULL & PART TIME
RESOURCE MANAGER
FIELD SALES EXECUTIVE
DEBT NEGOTIATOR - FULL & PART TIME
ACCOUNTS JUNIORS
TELESALES ADVISORS - FULL TIME
ADMINISTRATORS
TEAM LEADERS
TEAM MANAGERS
SALES ASSOCIATES - SHEFFIELD
AREA
If you are interested in applying for any
of the above vacancies please contact
Liz or Kelly on 01709 789022 or E-mail
your CV to
lizzie.atkinson@stafforce.co.uk

PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION

ST MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC AND
CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL

CLERICAL
ASSISTANT

Diocese of Hallam and Diocese of Wakefield
working in partnership with Barnsley LA

Post Ref P12
£14,197 - £14,882
You will provide general clerical assistance
as directed; distributing and stock control;
reception duties, as and when required;
scanning and indexing all incoming mail,
and preparing outgoing mail.
You must be able to communicate
effectively with internal and external
customers, both face-to-face and over the
telephone. You must also be able to
complete straightforward calculations
with accuracy.
You must possess 4 GCSE’s (Grades
A-C) or equivalent qualification i.e. BTEC
First Certificate or NVQ 2 in Business
Administration. Experience of working with
Microsoft applications is essential, as is
previous office experience.
A flexi time scheme is in operation. Open
to job share
Application form and further details are
available from HR Services, 18 Regent
Street, Barnsley S70 2HG. Telephone
(01226) 772859. www.sypensions.org.uk
Please quote the post reference number.
Closing date: 4.15pm Friday 25th January
2008.
Late applications will not
be accepted.

A Specialist Humanities College

A Specialist Science College

”Following Jesus Together”
Carlton Road, BARNSLEY S71 2BD
Tel: 01226 282845 Fax: 01226 242820
NOR: 668
As part of our commitment to extending the range of staffing under Workforce
Reform, the Governors seek to appoint enthusiastic and well-qualified associate
staff to the following posts. St Michael’s was designated a joint Catholic and
Church of England High School in September 2001.
Applications from practising Christians active in the life of their local church are
particularly welcome. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to complete an
enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure in line with Section 115 of The Police
Act 1997. The school also operates a no smoking policy.

Required for a male student with statemented medical needs. He needs to be
attended whilst he uses the toilet facilities, and then to be supervised during the
remainder of the lunch period whilst eating and having free time. The successful
applicant requires a knowledge of working with young people of secondary age
and must be willing, in extreme circumstances, to assist the student if he is
incontinent. The post is for ONE HOUR per day (ie 5 hours per week), is term-time
only, and falls under the line management of the Special Needs Co-ordinator.
Application/information packs are available via the school email address
StMichaelsHigh@Barnsley.org or through the school office. Closing date is 28th
January 2008, with interviews to follow as soon as possible after that.

AS AND WHEN REQUIRED
Scale 1: Pay range £6.20 to £7.38 per hour
We are looking to appoint a team of examination invigilators
to supplement the team of existing staff within school who
carry out exam invigilation, providing additional support in
the examination process. You will work under the direction of
the Examinations Officer to provide efficient examination
invigilation and related tasks.
Job descriptions, employee specifications and application
forms for the above posts are available by contacting the
school on (01226) 382568. Completed application forms are
to be sent to the school address by Friday, 25th January
2008 at 12 noon.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to
share this commitment.
For these positions the selected candidates will be subject to
CRB checks.

MIMOSA HEALTHCARE GROUP
National Long Term Care Provider Requires

A full-time NVQ Assessor/Co-ordinator
in Health and Social Care

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
The ideal applicant will be qualified or working towards
AAT and be fully conversant with Sage Line 50, Broad IT
skills are essential and payroll experience is an
advantage. Other duties include typing/word
processing, inputting, database management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential.
Salary negotiable.

OFFICE JUNIOR
Required for busy office environment. Must have strong
IT skills and possess GCSE Maths and English as a
minimum.
Apply in writing with a full CV stating current salary
details to: Box 609, Barnsley Newspapers.
Closing date for applications is 23rd January 2008.

Applicants should be occupationally competent and possess A1
Assessors Award as a minimum. V1 is desirable but not essential.
A teaching qualification would also be advantageous.
£18,000 - £21,000 per annum, depending on experience and
qualifications.
For more information or to apply for this post, please contact the
following:Jenny Scoble, QA Manager
Tel: 07903 734675
Closing date for applications: 2nd February

A full-time NVQ Assessor/Co-ordinator
in Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Applicants should be occupationally competent in assessing DANOS
units and possess A1 Assessors Award as a minimum. V1 is desirable
but not essential. A teaching qualification would also be
advantageous.
£21,000 - £23,000 per annum, depending on experience and
qualifications.
For more information or to apply for this post please contact the
following:Nanette Swan, Director of Training
Tel: 07779 243383
Closing date for applications: 2nd February

This is your unique...

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...to make a real difference to someone’s life

Our Foster Carers make a difference...
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Join our professional team of foster carers in providing excellent
standards of care to children and young people of all ages.
We provide:
• Full Training
• 24 Hour support 7 days a week
• Education support
from our in-house team

• Health Advice
• A weekly payment of
up to £406 per child
• Paid holidays

...If you have relevant experience, a spare bedroom, no children
under 5 at home and at least one adult available full time call a
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classifiedrecruitment
Vacancy: RECEPTIONIST/

Oakhill Primary School,
Doncaster Road,
Ardsley,
Barnsley S71 5AG.

TRAINEE ACCOUNT HANDLER

Receptionist/Attendance
Assistant - 32.5 Hours p.w. • Term time only.
Scale 2 – Salary: £10,377 p.a.
Oakhill Primary is a thriving and popular school committed to delivering
high standards. We are looking to appoint an experienced
receptionist/administrator who will join our team of staff and be the
first point of contact for all visitors to the school.
As such you will have highly developed interpersonal skills and have
previous experience of working within a busy office or reception
environment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for
operating the computerised attendance module of SIMS and dealing
with matters arising from attendance issues.
Application forms and full details of this post can be obtained from
the School’s HR providers on 01226 704644.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday, 23/1/2008.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Oakhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore
if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal
records at an enhanced level. Oakhill Primary School is an equal
opportunities employer.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

A role for a part/full time Accounts Assistant has
become available for an immediate start.
Knowledge of Sage Line 50 and previous experience is
essential.
Key responsibilities will include:
G Maintaining purchase and sales ledger
G Control Accounts
G Balance sheet reconciliation
G Bank reconciliation
G Accruals pre payments
G Payroll
G VAT
You will be a pro-active individual and have the ability
to work on your own initiative.
The ideal candidate should be experienced in working
in an accounts environment.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Please apply with CV to:

Based in the Sales Department, the post involves managing the
reception area for the whole company, answering the telephone,
typing and providing quotations, letters and memoranda from draft,
filing customer correspondence and general office duties. The
successful applicant will have a professional telephone manner,
excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
and be computer literate. Knowledge of common Microsoft office
applications would be an advantage. A pleasant and cheerful
personality, with a painstaking attention to detail and the ability to
work accurately to tight deadlines would also be useful.
Applications for the above post should be accompanied by a copy of your C.V.
and a handwritten letter indicating why you feel you are suitable for the post
and sent to:
Katie Spiby, Contracts Manager, Cambertown Ltd, Cambertown House,
Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham S63 9BL
CLOSING DATE FOR POST: 18th January 2008

To cope with our ongoing workload and ever increasing order
book, we require genuine apprentice trained:

VETERINARY NURSING
ASSISTANT

required for full time position.
We are looking for a friendly, caring, enthusiastic and
motivated person to join our nursing team. Duties
include client education, nurse appointments, reception
duties and assisting veterinary surgeons with medical
and surgical patients. Unsociable hours including
evenings and weekends are required, sometimes at
short notice. Experience preferred. Driving licence
essential.

The role will primarily be the management of purchase
forecasting, intake requirements and scheduling,
managing the purchase order requirements,
and the planning and implementation of new brand
launches and promotions.
The successful candidate would ideally have experience
in a purchasing environment, with good MS Office skills.
We expect the successful candidate to develop the role
and grow with the company. We offer excellent working
conditions and salary will be negotiable.

Make 2008 the year you join the
area’s fastest growing teaching
agency.

Principal Resourcing offer top rates of pay plus a
variety of assignments.

urgently requires

AS SALON MANAGER IT’S YOUR JOB TO:
Ensure the salon stays exciting & welcoming
Motivate your team in an express environment
Set clear goals to achieve salon targets
Develop & support your team
You will be an experienced stylist looking to progress to the next level.
Does this sound like you?
Call Reena on 07733 308734.
In return we offer an excellent salary, bonuses, training & career.
www.hairexpress-uk.com

For long and short-term contracts

RING NOW ON 01302 323957

become a
driving instructor
• EARN UP TO £30,000 PA
• NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
•
•

NU GAS

NU BUILD

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

We require the following quality tradesmen:

Joiners, Bricklayers, Ground workers,
Plasterers/Ceramic Tilers,
Plumbers/Heating Engineers
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years site experience
and be capable of working to a high standard.
Driving licence is also required.
PLEASE CONTACT 01226 755661

WITH THE INSTRUCTOR COLLEGE
REQUIRED
LOCAL TRAINING
INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
NATIONWIDE

All applicants will be required to undergo an
Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
Equal Opportunities Employer.

Secondary Teachers
With day-to-day, short term and long term roles
in your area Capita gives you the freedom and
ﬂexibility to work when and where it suits you.

Con-Tech, producer of high quality architectural,
precast concrete, requires hardworking and
conscientious individuals to fill these responsible
positions. No specific skills necessary as full
training will be given. Pay whilst training £5.60 to
£7.00 per hour depending on work experience with
a generous increase upon successful completion.

(Agency)

Large insurance company needs
two additional representatives
to visit existing clients and
review cover.
You must be over 18 and a car
owners with telephone.
Full training.
OTE £18,000 to £25,000
If this is YOU
Ring Kim Fear 07798855086
or e-mail
fear537@btinternet.com

requires

www.theinstructorcollege.co.uk

RGN’s, RMN’s, RNLD’s, Auxiliaries
Also Office Admin, Secretaries

ARE YOU SPORTS
MINDED?

No experience
= No problem!!

FREEPHONE

A1 MEDICAL & GENERAL LTD

to arrange an interview

TELESALES
ADVISORS

SALON MANAGER
BARNSLEY

is a fast growing infant feeding accessories
company based in South Yorkshire, developing
and supplying new exciting products to several
large private label companies in the market.

01226
289670

SUPPLY
TEACHERS

HAIR
EXPRESS

BABYWAY INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Telephone

Cannon Damp
Proofing

NOW

TEL. 0113 2091580

Supply Chain Assistant

to work in Yorkshire and
surrounding areas – no
experience necessary as full
training will be provided to
successful applicant.
Good basic plus commission.

National security company requires an experienced Security
Officer with SIA licence and excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
For more information and an application form please
call Ash or Ria: 0161 860 2275/2274.

Due to continued expansion we require

SATELLITE/AERIAL ENGINEERS
Must be able to work on own initiative, with full driving licence, over 21 for
insurance purposes. Able to work weekends. Experience not essential to
right candidate. Training provided. Salary negotiable.

required to work full time at the Prestigious Club and Spa
at Burntwood Court.
Experience as a Brisa and Bio Gel nail technician required
and experience with Espa products preferable.
To apply send your CV and a covering letter to:
Stuart Prentice, Club Manager, The Club at Burntwood Court,
Common Road, Brierley, Barnsley S72 9ET
or email stuart@burntwoodcourt.co.uk.

QUALITY HOME
CARE
BARNSLEY LTD
requires

PART/FULL TIME
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS
Male and Female all areas,
Training given to NVQ 2/3.

TEL: 01226 767222

ESCORTS

Males and Females
urgently required for our
clients for UK and Europe.
High earnings.

Tel. 0871 855 4283
9am until 9pm

www.dreamdaters.co.uk

CARE ASSISTANT
To work 9am-1pm and
6-9pm, split shift.
4 on, 4 off rota.
Experience preferred.
Small friendly home,
good working conditions.

01226 385046
NG DECOR
Requires

EXPERIENCED PAINTERS
AND DECORATORS.
Good rates of pay.
Must have 5 years experience.
Local work.
Must have full driving licence.
Access to a vehicle an
advantage.

Please contact Neil Glover

TEL. 07710 989462

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part time courses and tuition

full time sits vac
LLOYDS Pharmacy. Excellent opportunity for newly acquired Lloyds
Pharmacies in Barnsley area. We
currently have posts for supervisors
and dispensers, full time hours,
competitive rates, bonus scheme.
Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given. If
interested, please send a copy of
your C.V. for the attention of J.
Colley, Lloyds Pharmacy, 512
Doncaster Road, Stairfoot, Barnsley
S70 3PE
ADMINISTRATION
Support.
Immediate opportunity available at a
company based in Manvers. No
experience necessary as full training
is provided. This temporary opportunity is ongoing and consists of 2 x
fixed shift patterns, either 6am â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
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p/h. For further information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tel. Jo
on 01302 342378 or alternatively
email
joanne.rowing@brookstreet.co.uk
SCAFFOLD Driver/Labourer required.
40 hours plus per week over six
days. Must possess full clean driving
licence with 7.5 ton experience and
tacho, have good level of fitness.
Reliable and hardworking. ÂŁ6.00 ph
(plus bonus after qualifying period).
Contact - Tel. Barnsley 242211

WHITES Bakery Ltd. Administrator.
Based in Worsbrough Bridge, this
role requires a person with transferable skills in a very varied role. Key
duties include telephone sales
orders, administrative duties and
basic book keeping. Use of ITC and
proficient organisational and time
management skills are key to this
role and the post requires an organised and well managed individual to
work in a busy office environment.
Please apply in writing enclosing
your CV and covering personal
statement to David White, Whites
Bakery Ltd., The Bakery, Charles St,
Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70
5AF. Closing date Friday 18th
January, 2008. Interviews Friday
25th January, 2008.
WORKING for wildlife. Reliable people
required to recruit members on
behalf of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
at preâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;booked venues and organised events. Full and part time posts
available. Excellent rates of pay.
Apply in writing to CM Fundraising, 9
Riverholme View, Brockholes,
Holmfirth,
HD9
7BP
www.cmfundraising.org
EARN ÂŁ214 per week! Warehouse
Operatives needed in Manvers area,
ÂŁ5.52 per hour, ongoing temp work,
possibility of a perm contract for the
right candidates. 8am to 5pm or 9am
to 6pm Mon. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tel. Barnsley
201000 (agy)
PRODUCTION Operatives / FLT
Counterbalance Drivers required for
contract in Manvers area, working
on 3 rotating shifts, ÂŁ6.25 for days
ÂŁ6.90 for afters and ÂŁ7.74 on nights,
ongoing long term work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tel. now!
01226 201000 (agy).
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0114 281 5680 and ask for Lee
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pickers required to work 9am to 5pm
in the Manvers area, IPAS licence
required, excellent rates of pay!
Weekend only, please â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tel. 01226
201000 (agy).
TRAFFIC
Operatives
urgently
required, own transport essential,
CSCS card major advantage as is
12A / B, 12C, 12D tickets. Local &
national work available. Call now â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
Tel. 01709 874422 (agy)
FENTON & Fenton Ltd roofing specialists, we require top quality flat
roofers, slaters, tilers. Meticulous
work, ensuring 110% customer satisfaction, applicants will be tested on
their ability, best possible pay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tel.
Barnsley 296343

Would you like to help the Government
calculate inflation?
This interesting and important work involves visiting a selection
of shops in Barnsley for two set days every month, always
Monday and Tuesday.
A LANDLINE TELEPHONE IS ESSENTIAL AND USE OF A CAR
IS PREFERABLE.
No experience is necessary and full training will be given.
For more information and an application form, email
cpirecruit@research-int.com or telephone 020 7656 5432
or write to the CPI Team c/o Kantar Operations
6 More London Place, London SE1 1QY
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications: February 1st.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.

A MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY EXISTS FOR A
Resource Centre Manager
Carlton Resource Centre
Barnsley
Circa ÂŁ18,500K
35 hours per week, 20 days annual leave
plus Bank Holidays
Carlton Resource Centre provides day care, personal
support and educational and leisure opportunities for
adults with physical disabilities.
Are you experienced in the field of Social Care? Do
you have proven managerial experience and enjoy a
challenge?
If you can demonstrate sound management skills,
have the ability to provide strong professional
leadership to a team of care staff, understand the
needs of people with physical disabilities and
possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and
networking skills this could be the job for you.

Darton area.
HEAVY LIFTING INVOLVED.
40 hours per week, long or short term assignments.
2 or 3 shift rota. Some immediate starts.
From ÂŁ6.08 per hour.
Call Julie at Stafforce Recruitment between 9am and 5pm

business opportunities

Come along to our workshops to learn more about
running your own business, develop your ideas and
meet local businesswomen

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
The Disabilities Trust is an equal opportunities employer

www.disabilities-trust.org.uk

First aid at work, training to suit you!
Get qualified, 3yr HSE Approved Certificate.
In house 4 Day course ÂŁ1,350 or ÂŁ160pp
For courses running near you
contact James Hannabuss on 07812 105034
email: James@pro-aid.co.uk

Want to start your own business?

The Disabilities Trust is a national â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;not for profitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; charitable
organization with a track record in providing high quality cost
effective services to people with disabilities. The Trust provides a
wide range of services nationally. For staff, it provides
competitive terms and conditions and outstanding opportunities
for development and career progression.
(see www.disabilities-trust.org.uk)

Registered Charity No 800797

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Professional First Aid Training

to advertise telephone

01226 734666

you can either call
Rose Shaw on 01226 734624
or Bev Wood on 01226 734621
or email
recruitment
@barnsley-chronicle.co.uk

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL
SALES EXECUTIVES

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ÂŁ16 to ÂŁ18K PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, ambitious individuals who can demonstrate
previous experience of business to business sales. External Sales Executives are
primarily office based and will be responsible for an existing sales territory and be
required to visit customers at their premises 1-2 days per week. Internal Sales
Executives are office based.
These key positions offer an ideal opportunity for self-motivated and ambitious
people to maximise their earnings potential, progress their career and benefit
significantly from future growth and associated rewards. Ideally, you will have a
proven track record in business to business sales or will be someone with good
internal sales ability who is looking to expand into a more customer facing role.
There is no prerequisite for knowledge of our particular product, more importantly,
we are seeking tenacious, enthusiastic individuals with the necessary hunger to
succeed. We would also be prepared to recruit and train any individual wishing to
progress into a Sales Career or expand on their internal sales experience, in return,
here are some of the benefits on offer:-

Our superb value theatre-inclusive rail breaks give you the opportunity of seeing a top West
End show, plus the luxury of a night in a choice of four-star hotels in the heart of London!
Inclusions G Return Standard Class rail travel from Leeds or Wakefield to Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kings Cross Station
G 1 night's accommodation at the 4# Thistle City Barbican Hotel or (for a supplement) a choice of
three other four-star central London hotels G An evening ticket from a superb choice of top shows
(prices vary dependent on your choice of show, ticket category, departure date and hotel)

Finance Assistant - £14,197 - £14,882 p.a. pro rata
15 Hours p.w. (Maternity Cover) - Term Time Only
The Dearne High is looking to employ an enthusiastic individual to become part of our finance
team. The successful candidate will be required to process financial information and support
the Finance Manager by completing general day to day activities to a high standard. You will
possess good organisational skills and be proficient across the major Microsoft Office applications.
Application forms and further details are available from The Dearne High.
Tel: 01709 892565 or e-mail: r.wordsworth@dearnehigh.co.uk

NVQ level 2 in dispensing or equivalent is essential
18.5 hours per week
Kingswell Surgery require an experienced dispenser to work in
our in house dispensary. The main duties of the post holder
will be to accurately and efficiently supply dispensed medication
to patients of the Practice.
The hours will be split over 4 days which will include some
evening working and alternate Saturday mornings of 1 hour.
Applications in writing only with a copy of your
Curriculum Vitae to:The Practice Manager, Kingswell Surgery,
40 Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DY
Telephone enquiries for this post will not be accepted.

Visits to the School by prior arrangement are warmly welcomed.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 25 January 2008.
The successful candidate will be subject to disclosure procedures via the
National Criminal Records Bureau prior to appointment.

Details for this vacancy can also be found on the
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Required due to reorganisation for busy GP surgery,
previous experience desirable but not essential as
training will be given.
The post will include work at Athersley and Mapplewell
sites and morning and evening sessions.
Position holder will provide cover for holidays and
sickness, which could be up to full time.
Salary £6.00 per hour whilst training and £6.75 when/if
already trained. Job description/person specification
available on request.
Please apply in writing with CV to the Practice
Administrator, St. George’s Medical Practice, 276 Darton
Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AJ. Tel. 01226 233779.
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 23rd JANUARY 2008.

Museum Attendant (Weekends)
£6.0836 per hour (Subject to Review)
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and thrives in a busy and
diverse environment to join the team at Cannon Hall Museum.
Application forms and further details are available from our website at
www.barnsley.gov.uk or (01226) 772250.
Closing date: 4.15pm, 25 January 2008.

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PART time shop assistant required for
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Tel. Louise on 07944 170799

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The following Councillors will be available for advice and assistance
with local problems at the dates/times listed below.

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Shopping and sightseeing in London A Tour Manager

A great chance to see the live version of the hit TV show
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Inclusions Return coach travel 1 night's bed and English
breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel in the North
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coach transfers

PARKER DEAL DEAD,
REDS’ BOSS ON HUNT
BY ANDREW LODGE
BARNSLEY boss Simon Davey is stepping up his bid to land his top transfer
targets – after paving the way for new
arrivals.
Davey hopes to tie up a loan deal for a leftback soon. The manager did not want to
reveal the player’s identity until he has
signed, but he did tell the Chronicle:
“Hopefully we can bring the lad in. He is a
left-footed left-back, who will bring a bit of
balance to the squad.”
Following the departure of Dominik
Werling, the Reds have been using right-footed Marciano Van Homoet on the left.
The Reds have had another German leftback on trial.
The January transfer window is now wide
open, and Davey has cancelled Paul
Heckingbottom’s contract by mutual consent,
allowing the left-back to join Bradford City on
a an 18-month deal, and made club captain
Paul Reid, goalkeeper Nick Colgan and veteran midfielder Andy Johnson available for
transfer.
However, Davey has turned down a bid from
Scunthorpe for Northern Ireland international Grant McCann – thought to be around
£200,000 – because it ‘did not meet the club’s
valuation’.
The Reds are understood to be seeking close
to £400,000.
Davey said: “I’d be happy for him to stay. He
is an important member of the squad but I

Andy Johnson, only signed in the summer but now on the transfer list.
wouldn’t stand in his way if someone met our
valuation and he wanted to go.
“It is ironic really. We offered Scunthorpe
£300,000 for Marcus Williams in the summer
and they wanted £750,000. Now the boot is
on the other foot.”
Davey has also said that the deal for
Blackpool striker Keigan Parker is now ‘dead
in the water’, after Parker failed to agree personal terms. A £200,000 fee had been agreed
between the two clubs.
Davey said: “Any negotiation process can
throw up a difference of opinion. We were
quite a distance apart on personal terms. He
wanted more money, we told him we weren’t

prepared to give him it. We had made an offer
which we thought was appropriate.”
Top of Davey’s transfer wishlist are Lewin
Nyatanga, Jon Macken and Anderson De
Silva.
Davey said: “We do have a list of players we
want. We have had that for quite a while. and
I’m stalking a lot of managers at the
moment!”
“Lewin, Jon and Anderson are top of that
list. I would like to bring all three of them back
here this month and I am talking to their
respective clubs.”
Of the three players placed on the transfer
list, it comes as a bit of a surprise that Davey
is allowing Johnson to depart so soon, having
only recruited the 33-year-old midfielder in
the summer.
Reid, 25, and ’keeper Colgan, 34, were
always likely departures, after failed to force
their way into the first team reckoning.
The club captaincy now goes to Brian
Howard.
New signing Diego Leon is looking to earn a
place on the bench, after finally receiving
international clearance and playing for the
reserves in a 1-1 draw against Sheffield
United at Worksop.
Istvan Ferenczi is back in contention after
being rested; Kayode Odejayi has started the
last few games; Miguel Mostto has recovered
from a knock against Blackpool; and Michael
Coulson is chomping at the bit after his super
sub appearance in the FA Cup.
Ex-Red Daniel Nardiello has been transfer-listed by QPR.

Supporters’ coaches
for QPR London date
THE Rising Sun is running a supporters’ coach to QPR
on Saturday, departing at 7am and priced £15. For
details contact ‘Cuz’ on 07967278531 or ‘Blue’ on
(07775618777). The Outpost is also running a coach,
departing 7.15am and priced £15.

01226 785370

Send your sport news to
sport@barnsley-chronicle.
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Peruvian striker Miguel Mostto in action against
Blackpool during the FA Cup, third round tie at
Oakwell.
Picture: Wes Hobson.

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